Falcon Crest 1981
“Sour Grapes.”
What is Falcon Crest?
Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera created by Earl Hamner Jr. that aired on the CBS network for nine seasons.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 227
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 4, 1981
- Last aired
- May 18, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Soap, Drama
- Updated
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Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera created by Earl Hamner Jr. that aired on the CBS network for nine seasons. The series premiered on December 4, 1981, and concluded on May 17, 1990, with a total of 227 episodes produced. Set in the fictitious Tuscany Valley located northeast of San Francisco, the program focuses on the California wine industry. The narrative centers on the feuding factions of the wealthy Gioberti and Channing families. Jane Wyman starred as Angela Channing, the tyrannical matriarch of the Falcon Crest Winery. Robert Foxworth appeared as Chase Gioberti, Angela’s nephew, who returns to the estate following the death of his father. Additional cast members included Lorenzo Lamas, Chao Li Chi, and David Selby. The series depicts the ongoing conflicts within the powerful Gioberti family as they navigate the business and personal dynamics of owning the vast Falcon Crest Winery. The show remains a notable example of the prime-time soap opera genre that gained popularity during the 1980s.
Should you watch it?
“A wealthy family battles for control over their Californian wine industry empire in this primetime soap opera.”
- features a long-running family rivalry
- set in the wine industry
- long-term commitment required for 227 episodes
Watch it if you enjoy primetime soap operas centered on family power struggles.
The series focuses on the interpersonal conflicts and power dynamics of a wealthy family.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 In His Father's House Dec 4, 1981
- E2 A Time for Saboteurs Dec 11, 1981
- E3 The Tangled Vines Dec 18, 1981
- E4 The Harvest Dec 25, 1981
- E5 Tony Comes Home Jan 1, 1982
- E6 Kindred Spirits Jan 8, 1982
- E7 The Extortionist Jan 15, 1982
- E8 Lord of the Manor Jan 22, 1982
- E9 Dark Journey Jan 29, 1982
- E10 Victims Feb 5, 1982
- E11 For Love or Money Feb 12, 1982
- E12 Family Reunion Feb 19, 1982
- E13 The Candidate Feb 26, 1982
- E14 House of Cards Mar 12, 1982
- E15 Heir Apparent Mar 19, 1982
- E16 The Good, The Bad and the Profane Apr 2, 1982
- E17 Penultimate Questions Apr 9, 1982
- E18 Ultimate Answers Apr 16, 1982
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 The Challenge Oct 1, 1982
- E2 The Arrival Oct 8, 1982
- E3 Troubled Waters Oct 15, 1982
- E4 Murder One Oct 22, 1982
- E5 The Exposé Nov 5, 1982
- E6 Home Away From Home Nov 12, 1982
- E7 The Namesake Nov 19, 1982
- E8 Choices Nov 26, 1982
- E9 The Vigil Dec 3, 1982
- E10 Confrontations Dec 10, 1982
- E11 United We Stand... Dec 17, 1982
- E12 ...Divided We Fall Dec 31, 1982
- E13 Pas De Deux Jan 7, 1983
- E14 Above Suspicion Jan 14, 1983
- E15 Broken Promises Jan 21, 1983
- E16 Deliberate Disclosure Jan 28, 1983
- E17 Love, Honor and Obey Feb 4, 1983
- E18 Separate Hearts Feb 11, 1983
- E19 The Odyssey Feb 18, 1983
- E20 Ultimatums Feb 25, 1983
- E21 Maelstrom Mar 4, 1983
- E22 Climax Mar 11, 1983
Season 3 · 28 episodes
- E1 Cimmerean Dawn Sep 30, 1983
- E2 Penumbra Oct 7, 1983
- E3 Conspiracy Oct 14, 1983
- E4 Partners Oct 21, 1983
- E5 Judge and Jury Oct 28, 1983
- E6 The Wages of Sin Nov 4, 1983
- E7 The Last Laugh Nov 11, 1983
- E8 Solitary Confinement Nov 18, 1983
- E9 Chameleon Charades Nov 25, 1983
- E10 The Double Dealing Dec 2, 1983
- E11 The Betrayal Dec 9, 1983
- E12 Coup d'Etat Dec 16, 1983
- E13 No Trespassing Dec 23, 1983
- E14 Sport of Kings Jan 6, 1984
- E15 Queen's Gambit Jan 13, 1984
- E16 Bitter Harvest Jan 20, 1984
- E17 Power Play Feb 3, 1984
- E18 Changing Times Feb 10, 1984
- E19 The Aftermath Feb 17, 1984
- E20 Tests of Faith Feb 24, 1984
- E21 Little Boy Blue Mar 9, 1984
- E22 The Gathering Storm Mar 16, 1984
- E23 The Final Countdown Mar 23, 1984
- E24 Love's Triumph Apr 6, 1984
- E25 Win, Place and Show Apr 13, 1984
- E26 For Better, For Worse May 4, 1984
- E27 The Avenger May 11, 1984
- E28 Ashes to Ashes May 18, 1984
Season 4 · 30 episodes
- E1 Requiem Sep 28, 1984
- E2 Father's Day Oct 5, 1984
- E3 Strangers Oct 12, 1984
- E4 The Outcasts Oct 19, 1984
- E5 Shadows Oct 26, 1984
- E6 Lord of the Valley Nov 2, 1984
- E7 The Intruder Nov 9, 1984
- E8 Pain and Pleasure Nov 16, 1984
- E9 The Trump Card Nov 23, 1984
- E10 Tarentella Nov 30, 1984
- E11 Going Once, Going Twice Dec 7, 1984
- E12 The Triumvirate Dec 14, 1984
- E13 Winner Take All Dec 21, 1984
- E14 Suitable for Framing Dec 28, 1984
- E15 Vicious Circle Jan 4, 1985
- E16 Insult and Injury Jan 11, 1985
- E17 Acid Tests Jan 25, 1985
- E18 The Showdown Feb 1, 1985
- E19 Retribution Feb 8, 1985
- E20 Forsaking All Others Feb 15, 1985
- E21 Recriminations Feb 22, 1985
- E22 House Divided Mar 8, 1985
- E23 The Trial Mar 15, 1985
- E24 Justice For All Mar 29, 1985
- E25 Devil's Harvest Apr 12, 1985
- E26 The Decline Apr 19, 1985
- E27 And the Fall May 3, 1985
- E28 Cold Comfort May 10, 1985
- E29 Confessions May 17, 1985
- E30 The Avenging Angel May 24, 1985
Season 5 · 29 episodes
- E1 The Phoenix Oct 4, 1985
- E2 Unfinished Business Oct 11, 1985
- E3 Blood Brothers Oct 18, 1985
- E4 Echoes Oct 25, 1985
- E5 Ingress and Egress Nov 1, 1985
- E6 Sharps and Flats Nov 8, 1985
- E7 Changing Partners Nov 15, 1985
- E8 Storm Warning Nov 22, 1985
- E9 The Naked Truth Nov 29, 1985
- E10 Inconceivable Affairs Dec 6, 1985
- E11 Strange Bedfellows Dec 13, 1985
- E12 False Hope Dec 20, 1985
- E13 Fair Game Jan 3, 1986
- E14 Conundrum Jan 10, 1986
- E15 Checkmate Jan 17, 1986
- E16 Collision Course Jan 24, 1986
- E17 Shattered Dreams Jan 31, 1986
- E18 Gambit Exposed Feb 7, 1986
- E19 Finders and Losers Feb 14, 1986
- E20 Flesh and Blood Feb 21, 1986
- E21 Law and Ardor Feb 28, 1986
- E22 Hidden Meanings Mar 7, 1986
- E23 In Absentia Mar 14, 1986
- E24 Unholy Alliance Apr 4, 1986
- E25 Dangerous Ground Apr 11, 1986
- E26 Cease and Desist May 2, 1986
- E27 Consumed May 9, 1986
- E28 Captive Hearts May 16, 1986
- E29 Cataclysm May 22, 1986
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The series is set in the fictitious Tuscany Valley located northeast of San Francisco.
Who stars in the series?
Jane Wyman stars as Angela Channing and Robert Foxworth stars as Chase Gioberti.
How many episodes were produced?
A total of 227 episodes were produced.
When did the series air?
The series aired on the CBS network from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990.
What is the central conflict?
The series revolves around the feuding factions of the Gioberti and Channing family members.